As Lee Sun Kyun's agency warned against misinformation and false rumors, a broadcasting company took action after releasing a report about the late actor.

The 48-year-old star was found dead in a car parked in central Seoul on December 27. At the time, various reports said that the actor was found after Lee Sun Kyun's wife, Jeon Hye Jin, found what appeared to be a suicide note and reported it to the police.

TV Chosun Takes Down Report Regarding Lee Sun Kyun's Death

On the same day, TV Chosun released an exclusive report containing the "Parasite" star's last message.

In an official statement obtained by a news portal, the label said that they decided to take legal action and "will take firm action against all situations where false information is spread."

"We hoped that the truth would be revealed through a fair police investigation until the end, but since we can no longer do so, we would like to correct the facts one by one by ourselves."

In addition to this, the company mentioned that they've sued the reporter who released false information about the actor on the night of Lee Sun Kyun's death.

"We ask the reporter for a sincere apology and that they diligently participate in the legal proceedings that will follow."

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Written by Geca Wills